Casper Ruud criticized the ATP's ranking system, calling it a "rat race" that forces players to compete in mandatory events, even when injured. Ruud, who exited the French Open due to knee pain, said skipping these events results in ranking penalties and a 25% reduction in year-end bonuses. He emphasized that this system pressures players to play through injuries. Ruud plans to take time off to recover from his knee injury.
